Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $196.73 | 9.205% | $214.839 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
Purchase #2 | $50.96 | 4.804% | $53.4081 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #3 | $39.73 | 4.501% | $41.5182 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $52.42 | 8.124% | $56.6786 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.97 | 9.448% | $27.3292 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #6 | $7.63 | 5.816% | $8.0738 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
Purchase #7 | $242.56 | 5.522% | $255.9542 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $615.00 | $657.8011 | $657.80 | $657.80 | $657.80 |